Rutgers coach Umme Salim-Beasley on paid leave

Rutgers head gymnastics coach Umme Salim-Beasley has been placed on paid administrative leave after an external investigation found that she “lost control” of her program and at times “presided over a divided and dysfunctional organization,” all while having an undisclosed relationship with former athletic director Pat Hobbs that violated University policy …

Rutgers places embattled gymnastics coach on leave after damning investigation

Public records reveal more insight into ongoing Hobbs, Salim-Beasley investigation

Simone at Georgia

Simone made a celebrity appearance at Georgia’s win over Boise State.

Woodward West Action Sports Camp

I coached at Woodward West several times over the years. Loved it.

And was disappointed when they dropped Artistic Gymnastics as one of their activities.

That fantastic facility close to Los Angeles is still busy, busy.

For example, there’s a Freestyle Trampoline Camp July 6-11, 2025 (week 4).

Not inexpensive at $1599 for the week. But you could get a $150 discount through the FTA.

If you don’t know Woodward West, definitely check their video.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

MrBulletPig – the Vlog

For many years the best Men’s Gymnastics skill montage has been the one put together annually by Gabe, MrBulletPig.

And now for 2025, he’s adding a YouTube Vlog.

In this 1st episode he explains his background as gymnast, coach, and judge.

Gives a shout out to some of his favourite MAG social media sites online.

And talks about what he plans to include in his new Vlog.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

fitness guru Leanne Janse Van Rensburg

Leanne Janse Van Rensburg was an Aussie Trampolinist. BORN in New Zealand, let’s not forget.

Instagram.

She has a popular YouTube channel which includes advanced conditioning exercises.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

Mathilde Steensgaard is TOUGHER than you

A lot tougher. 😀

Mathilde Steensgaard is an Obstacle Course Racing European and World Champion.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

GymCastic on Bluesky

@GymCoaching on Twitter is no longer posting nor commenting. Owner / dictator Musk has gotten increasingly dangerous. We are boycotting X.

If YOU are trying to quit Twitter, as well, follow GymCastic on Bluesky, instead.

So far, Bluesky seems the best gymternet alternative.

Here’s their wrap-up of week 2 WAG NCAA.

New Podcast is up:This week we discuss: * The Sprouts Meet* OU vs. LSU* Safesport * Update on Ella Zirbes (Utah) FX incident* Olympic medalist, Ana Barbosu (ROM) is headed to Stanford* A Mini-Commission on the Best UCLA Choreography of all time* & more! gymcastic.com/still-no-10s/

— GymCastic (@gymcastic.bsky.social) 2025-01-14T18:22:18.825Z